Dealing with Substance Use in the Workplace:
Why and How We Help

We have all come across a situation where someone you worked with showed clear signs of problematic use of drugs or alcohol in the workplace. Have you wondered why you might want to help – and how you could help? Have you wondered if you have obligations based on your position? This webinar, developed by our Substance Use Task Group, will provide answers to some of these questions and help prepare you to take positive action.

Substance misuse has reached epidemic proportions in our society and in our industry. If you haven’t already, it’s very likely you will encounter someone with this problem in your workplace – it could be anyone: a co-worker, a manager, someone who reports to you.

• Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms?
• Do you know why you should start a conversation with them and how to do so?
• Do you know the resources and treatment options available?

This interactive, ninety-minute webinar, developed by industry professionals with lived experience and an addiction specialist, offers tips and tools to assist you in responding to this situation.

Topics include:

• Why you should help
• What is addiction and how to recognize the signs and symptoms
• Having a conversation with the person you are concerned about
• Following up with treatment options and industry resources
• What if the person doesn’t want to stop?
• Brief overview of union and employer obligations